Lou is not the problem - but you do need to question some of his signings as of late. Rolston was a bad deal for a guy who does not give 100% out on the ice and is locked up for too long. Things need to change and i'm not sure Kovy is the answer. I would love to see him signed long term for the right price.... but I'd also like to see us improve in other areas as well with that money.
Trades need to be made where possible. Lags needs to be moved and it's time to give Zach a long term deal and the "C" as well. It's his time and he has the fire to be a leader. We also need a big time center - who I have no idea.
Our D needs to be revamped - White, Martin, Mottau need to go - bring up the young kids and give them a shot... and sign 1 or 2 quality guys.
Deadline deals - seems that guys who were given a fresh start at the trade deadline are shining - this happens every year... roll players like Satin and Dominic Moore - these guys are thriving now - you see this all the time.
With Lemaire gone - this is the time to play some exciting hockey - as much as I hated sutter, his style of hockey was exciting to watch and we could score goals.

Philly kicked them in the teeth and wanted it more - we need some gritty players out there - IN LOU WE TRUST!

Our "D" is soft so no matter if it's White chasing somebody behind the net - Mottau taking the wrong guy, or a rookie who got punked - they are weak and play weak in their own end. Skating like they are on vacation and turn over the puck when there is a forecheck.

What a waste of a team who this year has the scoring power - Lemare's system worked in 1995.... and that's it. We need run and gun - hard skating and a forecheck to win. I'm sick of this - we were lucky to win game 2. What a waste of a sniper trade and a waste of a season. Langs looks old or hurt - I can only hope next season they get rid of the bums including this has-been coach and flower picking D.
Let's see if this team has ANY HEART GAME 4.

Mottau & Havelid: Both on the ice for BOTH GOALS - Both of these guys have been making mistake after mistake all season and it finally cost us in Game 7.
Marty Havlet to play with his good pal Elias and pull off a deal to get a top Center already. Let Madden go and call up Hot Rod Roddy Pelly to fill his hole. Gio can sign with Rangers (that will happen as torts wants a little guy like St.Louis) and he played his best hockey with Gomez Adems.

Beef up the D with some size - Mottau - Havelid - White can hit the bricks.

Let's face it - our D would have cought up with us anyway deeper in the playoffs.

In the words of Ted Nugent - Where have we seen this before??? Anyone remember the game that put us in a slump??? The last game against Boston they beat the Devils up playing like the Canes did last night. We need to punch them back and get Holik back in anyway - but stay out of the box. When this team gets beat up it spells trouble.
Zub's needs to get off the 2nd line - that guy flat out stinks. I say move Elias up the line #1 and put Rolston up with Holik and Clarkson for line #2 - Madden line stays the same and put Zubris on with Rupp and that La-Blound... what ever his name is as the 4th liners who can shake things up. Need to be stronger up the middle - get it done boys!!!!